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Fantasy Player Profile Todd Gurley

  • Todd Gurley
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  • All signs pointing toward Detroit

    Coach Dan Campbell acknowledged that the Lions have an interest in signing Gurley, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: In addition to Campbell, offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn and assistant coach Duce Staley have been actively talking about the possibility of Gurley joining the running back room in Detroit. Campbell stressed that the Lions' strong interest in Gurley doesn't indicate a lack of confidence in D'Andre Swift or Jamaal Williams. It's not clear how the carries would shake out if all three backs were on hand, but Detroit has been one of the few teams interested in Gurley and a deal seems like it…read more

    Published: Thu, Jun 3 at 9:14am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets look from Detroit

    Gurley is scheduled to visit the Lions on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Gurley hasn't gotten much traction since hitting the open market in March, an unsurprising development given his chronic left knee issues along with the fact that he averaged just 3.5 yards per carry with Atlanta in 2020. Though he's still just 26 years old and has three Pro Bowl seasons on his resume, Gurley's health-related decline over the past couple of years makes his future in the NFL murky. If he ultimately comes to terms with the Lions on a deal, Gurley likely wouldn't be asked to be…read more

    Published: Thu, May 27 at 10:17am by Rotowire.com
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  • Intrigued by new coach

    Gurley expressed optimism Wednesday about what his role might look like under new Falcons head coach Arthur Smith if he were to return to Atlanta in 2021, Kelsey Conway of the team's official site reports. "You get excited about a coach that runs the ball, which you know doesn't happen very often," Gurley said.

    Analysis: The two-time All-Pro is planning to get in touch with both Smith and new general manager Terry Fontenot in the near future to learn if he has a future with the organization. The idea of playing for the former Tennessee offensive coordinator piques Gurley's interest, given the success Derrick Henry enjoyed the past two seasons, securing rushing titles in both years. Gurley is slated to become an unrestricted free agent in March after accumulating 842 scrimmage yards and nine rushing scores…read more

    Published: Wed, Feb 3 at 3:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Closes year with inefficient outing

    Gurley ran for 18 yards on nine attempts while securing his only target for a 17-yard gain during Sunday's 44-27 loss to Tampa Bay.

    Analysis: Gurley and Brian Hill split carries atop the Falcons' backfield at an even 9:9 ratio. However, Hill was far more explosive with his opportunities on the ground, largely because of a 62-yard run in the fourth quarter. Gurley's debut campaign in Atlanta did not go according to plan, as he labored to 3.5 yards per carry over 195 attempts while seeing himself get overtaken by Ito Smith (ribs) for lead RB carries down the stretch. The man largely responsible for acquiring Gurley, Thomas Dimitroff,…read more

    Published: Mon, Jan 4 at 5:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Finishes third on team in receiving

    Gurley registered 16 yards on four carries while securing all three of his targets for 34 yards during Sunday's 17-14 loss to the Chiefs.

    Analysis: Gurley made a 26-yard reception down the right sideline on Atlanta's opening play from scrimmage, but the drive stalled three plays later to result in a punt. That gain alone contributed more than half of Gurley's Week 16 yardage production, as Ito Smith and Brian Hill combined for 17 carries atop the Atlanta backfield. A 3.5 yards-per-carry average with limited passing-game upside from Gurley has led the Falcons to look elsewhere for running back contributions down the stretch. Week 17 offers…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 27 at 5:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Grip on lead role officially slips

    Interim coach Raheem Morris said Monday that Gurley's role has changed and Ito Smith has usurped him as the Falcons' lead runner, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: Gurley only had three touches during Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay, and he's been outpaced by Smith in terms of carries, 25-15, since Week 13, so even without Morris' admission it was clear that Gurley has fallen out of favor in Atlanta's offense. The three-time Pro Bowler is averaging just 3.5 yards per carry through 13 games, putting him on pace to log a second straight season below the 4.0 mark. Meanwhile, Smith is up to 4.3 YPC on the year, and he's been the definitively better option on the…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 21 at 12:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Only garners three Week 15 touches

    Gurley lost a yard on his lone carry, adding two catches for 15 yards during Sunday's 31-27 loss to Tampa Bay.

    Analysis: Gurley made an impressive one-handed grab to help Atlanta move the chains on a 3rd-and-9 during the game's opening drive, but a key missed block in pass protection led to decreased involvement down the stretch. It's hard to believe Gurley would have enjoyed much success on the ground anyhow in a matchup against Tampa Bay's top-ranked rush defense. The three-time Pro Bowler has averaged just 2.7 yards per carry since Week 6. Ito Smith, meanwhile, has equaled or exceeded Gurley's rush attempts…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 20 at 2:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sluggish second half continues

    Gurley collected 19 yards on six carries, adding two catches for 12 yards during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Chargers.

    Analysis: Gurley's involvement all but dissolved in the second half, as he received one offensive touch between the third and fourth quarters combined. Ito Smith, meanwhile, fielded nine touches over the second half Sunday. The 2017 NFL Offensive Player of the Year has scored four touchdowns since Week 6, but he's been incredibly inefficient as a rusher during that span, managing just 2.7 yards per carry over 102 attempts. Atlanta's upcoming matchup against Tampa Bay's top-ranked rush defense provides a…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 13 at 7:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Good to go

    Gurley (knee) doesn't have a designation on the final injury report for Sunday's game against the Chargers, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: Gurley was held out of practice Friday, but it appears that was just for maintenance. Coach Raheem Morris said he expects the running back to return to his normal role this Sunday, following an absence Week 12 and season-low 33 percent snap share Week 13. Gurley took 14 or more carries in each of Atlanta's first nine games this year, scoring nine TDs despite averaging only 3.7 YPC.

    Published: Fri, Dec 11 at 10:02am by Rotowire.com
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  • Should return to normal role

    Coach Raheem Morris said Gurley (knee) "feels a lot more healthy this week" and should work in his typical role Sunday against the Chargers, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Analysis: The 26-year-old had eight carries and played 33 percent of the offensive snaps Week 13 while managing the knee injury, but he's expected to put in his usual workload this weekend. Gurley was a limited participant at the first two practices of the week, and he could avoid an injury designation for Sunday if he's able to put in a full practice Friday.

    Published: Fri, Dec 11 at 7:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Another limited practice

    Gurley (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: For a second consecutive day, the Falcons have placed a cap on Gurley's reps as he continues to tend to a knee injury. After logging a 33-percent share of the offensive snaps this past Sunday against the Saints, he's expected to have a "bigger role" moving forward, as interim coach Raheem Morris relayed to Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Monday. Friday's injury report may give a hint whether Gurley is fully ready to take on a lead role out of the Falcons backfield.

    Published: Thu, Dec 10 at 1:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited by knee injury

    Gurley (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: In his return from a one-game absence in Sunday's loss to the Saints, Gurley split work with Brian Hill and Ito Smith (neck), turning his nine touches into 22 yards from scrimmage on a 33-percent offensive snap share. Both Gurley and Smith were limited with respective health concerns Wednesday, but after interim coach Raheem Morris said Monday that Gurley will have a "bigger role" moving forward, the 26-year-old is likely taking it easy with his knee this week. The next two days of practice may…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 9 at 1:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Role will grow

    Coach Raheem Morris said Monday that he expects Gurley to have a larger role during Sunday's road game against the Chargers, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Analysis: Morris said that Gurley handled a "situational" role as a runner and pass protector during last weekend's 21-16 loss to the Saints, in which he and Ito Smith each logged eight carries. Gurley was listed as 'questionable' due to a knee injury heading into the divisional loss, so if he's able to get closer to full health during practice this week it would make sense for his carry tally to increase. A matchup against Los Angeles' second-worst run defense could provide Gurley with exactly the kind…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 7 at 12:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Struggles in tough Week 13 matchup

    Gurley registered 16 yards on eight carries, hauling in his lone target for four yards during Sunday's 21-16 loss to the Saints.

    Analysis: Gurley and Ito Smith split the RB carries 8-8 on the afternoon, with the veteran shouldering 100 percent of the workload after Smith went down at the five-minute mark of the fourth quarter due to a head injury. The two-time All-Pro struggled to find open lanes against the Saints' No. 2 rush defense, while game script worked against him with Atlanta trailing by two possessions for much of the second half. A Week 14 matchup against the Chargers provides the opportunity for a bounceback as Los…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 6 at 4:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Active Week 13

    Gurley (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: Gurley didn't practice at all before he was ruled out for a Week 12 matchup with the Raiders. This week, though, he managed limited showings Wednesday and Friday, setting him up for a return to action. After a one-game respite, Gurley will take on a New Orleans defense that has been stingy versus running backs, allowing just 3.5 yards per carry (third best in the NFL) and the fewest touchdowns (five) to the position this season.

    Published: Sun, Dec 6 at 8:33am by Rotowire.com
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  • Should play Sunday

    Gurley (knee), who is listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against New Orleans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: The 26-year-old suffered the knee injury Week 11 against the Saints and was unable to play during last week's win over the Raiders, but he should be back in action Sunday. There's been no indication if the team plans to give Gurley a full workload or ease him back from the injury, but he should at least receive the start. Brian Hill and Ito Smith split playing time in his absence and figure to do so again should Gurley aggravate the injury.

    Published: Sat, Dec 5 at 9:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tagged as questionable for Week 13

    The Falcons list Gurley (knee) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, Tori McElhaney of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: After sitting out last week's blowout win over the Raiders with the knee issue, Gurley practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday to begin Week 13 prep before downgrading to no activity Thursday. The fact that he's not being listed as doubtful or out for Sunday suggests Gurley was able to get back on the field in some fashion Friday, but the running back still isn't out of the woods yet. If Gurley ultimately gains clearance for the Week 13 matchup, he would likely start, but he could notice a…read more

    Published: Fri, Dec 4 at 12:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses Thursday's practice

    Gurley (knee) didn't practice Thursday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: As McFadden noted, Gurley typically has been given one day off per week this season. However, Gurley didn't practice at all last week before his first absence of the season and now has downgraded from a limited session Wednesday to no activity one day later. His listing on Friday's injury report will be telling for his status for Sunday's game against the Saints.

    Published: Thu, Dec 3 at 1:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • In line to practice

    Gurley (knee) will work in a limited fashion at practice Wednesday, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: Interim coach Raheem Morris indicated that the Falcons will take things "day by day" with Gurley this week, but at this stage, the running back appears to have some chance to return to action Sunday against the Saints. If he doesn't, however, Brian Hill and Ito Smith would once again be in line to handle the team's rushing duties.

    Published: Wed, Dec 2 at 8:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out for Sunday

    Gurley (knee) will not play in Sunday's game against the Raiders, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: The Falcons haven't provided details on Gurley's knee injury, but we do know they held him out of practice all week. Brian Hill figures to take over the lead backfield role Sunday, with Qadree Ollison and Ito Smith providing depth.

    Published: Fri, Nov 27 at 1:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not practicing

    Gurley (knee) isn't practicing Friday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Analysis: A third straight absence suggests Gurley is in serious danger of missing Sunday's game against the Raiders. We should have another update Friday afternoon when the Falcons release their final injury report.

    Published: Fri, Nov 27 at 11:20am by Rotowire.com
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  • DNP on Thursday

    Gurley (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's estimated practice report, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: Gurley has yet to log any practice reps this week as he tends to a knee concern. There's been no indication that the injury is threatening his ability to play Sunday against the Raiders. Having said that, Gurley's status could be clarified when the Falcons release their final Week 12 injury report Friday.

    Published: Thu, Nov 26 at 10:12am by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice with knee injury

    Gurley didn't practice Wednesday due to a knee injury, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: Gurley has chronic issues with his left knee, but it's unclear if his current concern is related. If so, his absence to start Week 12 prep may be maintenance-related. Despite that, Gurley still has two more chances to make an impression on Atlanta's training staff before the team makes a call on his potential availability heading into Sunday's game against the Raiders.

    Published: Wed, Nov 25 at 1:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Shut down on limited workload

    Gurley registered 26 rushing yards on eight carries, collecting one of two targets for three receiving yards during Sunday's 24-9 loss to the Saints.

    Analysis: Gurley's eight rush attempts fell six short of his previous season low, and he didn't garner a single offensive touch after Atlanta fell into a 15-point hole with 12:41 to go in the fourth quarter. Game flow certainly didn't work in the two-time All-Pro's favor, but he was inefficient in posting just a 3.3 yards-per-carry average against New Orleans' No. 2 rush defense. A Week 12 matchup against the Raiders may open things up on the ground, as Las Vegas is tied for 24th in the NFL with 4.6…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 22 at 4:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Produces yet another TD

    Gurley registered 53 rushing yards and one touchdown on 19 carries, adding two receptions for two yards during Sunday's 34-27 win against Denver.

    Analysis: The two-time All-Pro entered Sunday tied with Derrick Henry for second in the NFL with eight rushing touchdowns, and he added another to the ledger by way of a four-yard TD at the 9:05 mark of the fourth quarter Sunday. With an abundant workload of 17.7 carries per game, Gurley also ranks fourth in the NFL in rushing yardage despite his 3.7 yards-per-carry average. He is the only one of the league's top six rushers to post a YPC average of worse than 4.5. Gurley's 15 total catches through nine…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 8 at 2:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Mixed bag in Week 8 win

    Gurley rushed 18 times for 46 yards and a touchdown in the Falcons' 25-17 win over the Panthers on Thursday night.

    Analysis: Gurley was able to get into the end zone for the eighth time this season on a three-yard run early in the fourth quarter, a score that would prove to the final one for either team on the night. However, the former Pro Bowler also was spelled liberally by Brian Hill on multiple series, resulting in the latter logging a season-high 11 carries. While Gurley still posted his fourth-highest amount of rushing touches for the season, the tape seems to clearly indicate Hill is the much quicker back at…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 29 at 9:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Can't avoid late TD

    Gurley registered 63 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries, adding two receptions for 19 yards during Sunday's 23-22 loss to Detroit.

    Analysis: With 1:04 remaining in regulation, Gurley burst through a wave of Lions defenders and found himself with an open path to the end zone. Detroit had no timeouts remaining however, and with Atlanta only needing a field goal to win, Gurley tried to fall down short of the goal line. Momentum carried his body over the plane for his second TD of the afternoon, allowing Detroit sufficient time to march 75 yards down the field for a game-winning TD and extra point. While the Falcons lament another loss,…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 25 at 1:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Held in check by Vikings

    Gurley registered 47 rushing yards on 20 carries, adding three catches for 20 yards during Sunday's 40-23 win against Minnesota.

    Analysis: Gurley's 2.4 yards-per-carry average was a half-yard short of his previous season-low, though he does have 49 combined receiving yards over the past two weeks after managing nine total receiving yards between Weeks 1 and 4. The two-time All-Pro's fantasy value had been buoyed by his five TD runs over the first five weeks of the season, but he was unable to cash in on any of his three red-zone touches against Minnesota. Gurley will next face a Lions defense that held Jacksonville to a measly 44…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 18 at 3:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Monstrous outing against Panthers

    Gurley ran for 121 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries, adding four receptions for 29 yards during Sunday's 23-16 loss to Carolina.

    Analysis: Gurley joined Hall of Fame company with his efforts Sunday, reaching 75 career TDs in his 78th regular-season game. The only running backs in NFL history to have reached that milestone in fewer games are LaDainian Tomlinson (72 games), Jim Brown (72) and Emmitt Smith (77). Though Gurley has just eight receptions and 38 receiving yards through five games as a Falcon, he has been prolific on the ground with 258 yards and four touchdowns the past three weeks. The two-time All-Pro capitalized on a…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 11 at 2:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scampers for two scores on MNF

    Gurley registered 57 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries, also catching his lone target for a six-yard gain during Monday's 30-16 loss to the Packers

    Analysis: Brian Griese was marveling on the Monday Night Football broadcast about the fact that the Falcons handed Brian Hill back-to-back red-zone carries on a crucial early-fourth-quarter drive. Lo and behold, Gurley retook the field the subsequent play and steered a carry around the left edge of Atlanta's offensive line for a three-yard score, his second goal-line TD in as many drives. The two-time All-Pro has contributed practically zilch in the pass-catching department -- four catches for nine yards…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 5 at 9:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Solid performance against Bears

    Gurley registered 80 rushing yards and a touchdown on 14 carries, also catching one of his two targets for two receiving yards during Sunday's 30-26 loss to the Bears.

    Analysis: The two-time All-Pro back enjoyed an efficient afternoon on the ground, as his 5.7 yards-per-carry average against the Bears marks his best since Week 10 of last season. Gurley punched in a 10-yard TD run at the 12:34 mark of the third quarter to provide Atlanta with a two-possession lead, but for a second straight week, the Falcons blew a second-half lead of at least 16 points. He has just three total receiving yards through three games, but a workload of 16.3 rush attempts per game is enough…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 1:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Held in check by Cowboys

    Gurley registered 61 rushing yards on 21 carries, and he was not targeted during Sunday's 40-39 loss to the Cowboys.

    Analysis: Immediate indications of Gurley's overall workload are encouraging, but the lack of passing game usage is slightly troubling in the early going of his Falcons career. That element was crucial to him becoming an All-Pro and fantasy rockstar between 2017 and 2018. Gurley did see his receiving involvement decrease substantially last year as he garnered only 49 targets in his final season as a Ram, but at his peak the two years prior, Gurley accounted for better than 60 catches per year with an…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 20 at 4:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores in team debut

    Gurley ran for 56 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries during Sunday's 38-25 loss to Seattle. He also caught two of five targets for one receiving yard.

    Analysis: The 26-year-old back is extremely familiar with Pete Carroll's defense, having faced off against the Seahawks two times per year during his five-year tenure as a Ram. Gurley was held to a meager 3.4 yards per carry in two appearances against the Seahawks last year, but he was able to punch in three touchdowns during those contests. In his Falcons debut, Gurley came out swinging against the familiar foe, racking up 38 yards on his first eight carries of the afternoon and providing Atlanta's…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 2:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Impresses in scrimmage

    Coach Dan Quinn praised Gurley's performance during last Friday's scrimmage, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Analysis: "The speed was the thing," Quinn said. "[Gurley] out-ran the leverage on one play. On another one, he got to the edge and made a big play. I felt his speed for certain." As an effort to manage his chronic left knee injury, the 25-year-old has regularly received one rest day for every four days of practice throughout training camp. "We think we've got a good plan in place of how we'd do the right thing by him to make sure that he's at his best on Game Days," Quinn said of Gurley's load…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 1 at 4:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • To get at least 15 touches per game

    Offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter wants Gurley to receive at least 15 touches per game during the 2020 season, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Notably, Koetter said "a healthy" Gurley will have such a workload, but his touch count could rise to as high as 25 touches per game. The latter seems like a stretch after Gurley averaged just shy of 17 touches per game in his fifth and final campaign with the Rams in 2019. That's a far cry from the 21.2 touches per game he took on over the first four years of his career, and Gurley barely eked out 1,000 yards from scrimmage (1,064, to be exact) last season. With his new squad, the Falcons also…read more

    Published: Tue, Aug 25 at 10:54am by Rotowire.com
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  • Looking explosive in practice

    Gurley took part in Wednesday's practice and looked explosive when working against the Atlanta defense, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: Gurley got past the defense for a long run during 11-on-11 drills, an encouraging sight after he took Tuesday's practice off for "load management." Coach Dan Quinn hinted in July that Gurley's workload would be limited during the lead up to the regular season, a development the Falcons are hoping will increase the running back's durability once game action commences in mid-September. Though Gurley has only missed four of a possible 48 regular-season outings over the past three years, the 3.8…read more

    Published: Wed, Aug 19 at 5:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Off day from practice

    Gurley and Alex Mack did not participate during Tuesday's practice session because of "load management," Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Analysis: The two-time All-Pro back figures to have his practice repetitions managed throughout training camp, which coach Dan Quinn eluded to as a possibility in late July. Though Gurley passed his physical with no issue upon his arrival to Flowery Branch, there still appears to be caution coming from the Falcons' coaching staff regarding his surgically reconstructed left ACL. With Ito Smith, Brian Hill and Qadree Ollison behind Gurley on the depth chart, there is an argument that he will receive a…read more

    Published: Tue, Aug 18 at 10:15am by Rotowire.com
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  • Walking with limp?

    Gurley appears to be walking with a limp, but he looks fast and explosive while going through drills, according to ESPN.com's Vaughn McClure reports.

    Analysis: It's possible Gurley is dealing with soreness that bothers him when he walks but not when he runs. Whatever the case, the Falcons have essentially acknowledged that the running back's problematic left knee requires management, with coach Dan Quinn suggesting Gurley will have his reps limited throughout training camp. The 26-year-old is working on a one-year, $5.5 million contract, and while it remains to be seen if he can stay healthy and productive, there's no question the Atlanta offense…read more

    Published: Thu, Aug 13 at 7:01am by Rotowire.com
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  • Potentially limited at camp

    Coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday that Gurley could have some limitations during training camp, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Quinn also mentioned centerAlex Mack and safety Keanu Neal as players who could be limited, with the former being 34 years old and the latter coming back from an Achilles tear. Gurley falls in the maintenance category, as he missed just one game last season and then passed a physical for the Falcons in June. Signed to a one-year, $5.5 million contract, Gurley will now try to prove that his disappointing 2019 campaign was mostly caused by bad Rams blocking rather than deteriorating skills. Of…read more

    Published: Wed, Aug 12 at 11:12am by Rotowire.com
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  • Training camp workload TBD

    Coach Dan Quinn has not yet made a decision on what Gurley's workload will look like during training camp, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Gurley passed his physical upon arriving in Flowery Branch in early June, and according to statements from his head coach and quarterback appears to be in excellent shape. The two-time All-Pro missed just four games over his final three seasons with the Rams, but diminished performance during the 2018-2019 playoff run had many wondering about the status of his surgically repaired left ACL. He was held to just 3.2 yards per carry during the NFC Championship Game and Super Bowl and eventually…read more

    Published: Tue, Jul 28 at 7:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Doubts NFL's restart plan

    Gurley isn't confident in the NFL's restart plan, 92.9 The Game reports. "It's really not structured right," Gurley said. "There's not a proper plan in place that I'm comfortable with."

    Analysis: Gurley said he's prepared to not play at all or to only have half a season, noting that the NFL's last-minute approach to figuring things out has contributed to his pessimistic outlook. On a more positive note, he says his surgically repaired knee is feeling good, and he doesn't anticipate any trouble whenever he's able to first suit up for the Falcons. The soon-to-be 26-year-old is poised to replace free agent Devonta Freeman as Atlanta's lead back, coming in on a one-year, $5.5 million…read more

    Published: Fri, Jul 24 at 8:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Could prove to be steal for Atlanta

    Gurley's one-year, $5.5 million contract with the Falcons should be considered "an absolute steal," per Jeff Kerr of CBSSports.com.

    Analysis: The former Georgia standout and 2017 AP Offensive Player of the Year returns to the Peach State on a "prove it" deal, as the Falcons exchange one veteran back for another, releasing Devonta Freeman for the 25-year-old Gurley. Despite having 5,404 rushing yards and 70 total touchdowns to his name in five professional campaigns, the prolific Gurley still finds himself with something to prove entering 2020. His production slipped substantially during 2019, as he dropped from a 4.9 yards-per-carry…read more

    Published: Thu, Jul 2 at 2:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Passes team physical

    Gurley traveled to Atlanta and passed a physical examination Monday, Orlando D. Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Analysis: Gurley signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract with the Falcons on April 10 but wasn't able to meet with a team physician until two months later. He recently took part in private workouts with Matt Ryan, who said he was impressed by the veteran running back. Gurley will turn 26 in August, and while he wasn't effective in Los Angeles last season, he could be headed for a big 2020 workload as the No. 1 guy on what's arguably the weakest backfield depth chart in the NFL. The Falcons have Ito…read more

    Published: Tue, Jun 9 at 6:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Impressing in private workouts

    Matt Ryan has been pleased with what he's seen from Gurley during private workouts in California over recent weeks, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: While the veteran running back has not yet been able to take his physical because of the Falcons' team facility remaining closed to players, he seems confident concerning the status of his surgically reconstructed left ACL. Amidst workouts with Ryan in Huntington Beach, CA, Gurley has steadily drawn praise from his new quarterback. "I've gotten to work with Todd and he's awesome," Ryan told ESPN. "I was really impressed with his ability to retain information. You don't have to tell him twice.…read more

    Published: Fri, Jun 5 at 4:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Workload remains uncertain

    Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter said that he won't be able to confirm what Gurley's workload will be until the running back can be evaluated in person, Kelsey Conway of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Given that Gurley has still yet to take his physical with the Falcons as a result of the ongoing pandemic, Koetter was unwilling to guess at precisely how often he is expected to play. "He can do everything. He's an excellent runner, he's good in the pass game [and] he can protect," Koetter explained. "The main question no one seems to know is, 'What's his health status? What is his workload?'" Gurley accounted for a career-worst 1,064 scrimmage yards during 2019, causing many to attribute his…read more

    Published: Thu, May 14 at 5:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hasn't taken physical

    Gurley still hasn't taken a physical exam to finalize his deal with the Falcons, Andrew Siciliano of NFL.com reports.

    Analysis: Gurley remains in California, unable to meet with team doctors in the midst of a pandemic. The Falcons don't expect this to be a major issue, as they presumably signed him to a one-year, $5.5 million contract with the understanding that his oft-discussed left knee is far from ideal. While the quality of his play hasn't exactly been consistent, Gurley did play 14 or more regular-season games each of the past four years for the Rams. There is some small chance, however, that a physical exam could…read more

    Published: Mon, Apr 20 at 8:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Deal with Atlanta becomes official

    Gurley and the Falcons agreed to terms on a one-year, $6 million contract Monday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Analysis: The 2017 AP Offensive Player of the Year committed to Atlanta just one day after being let go by the Rams on March 19, but the transaction was not officially passed through the Falcons' transaction wire until Monday, when the two sides landed on a finalized agreement. A tweet from Adam Schefter of ESPN indicates that Gurley has still not yet taken nor passed a physical with the Falcons' medical staff, so the condition of his left knee will be of great interest upon return to organized team…read more

    Published: Mon, Apr 6 at 4:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Heading to Atlanta

    Gurley has agreed to a one-year contract with the Falcons, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Per D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the running back is set to earn $5 million in 2020. The Rams released Gurley on Thursday and it didn't take long for the 2017 NFL Offensive Player of the Year to find a new job. He'll now top the Falcons' running back depth chart, with the team having parted ways with previous starter Devonta Freeman on Monday. Gurley, who turns 26 in August, comes with some concerns with regard to the soundness of his left knee -- with his deal…read more

    Published: Fri, Mar 20 at 6:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Released by L.A.

    The Rams released Gurley on Thursday.

    Analysis: The team was facing a 4 p.m. ET deadline for $10.5 million of Gurley's contract to become guaranteed. The Rams will instead absorb a huge dead cap hit, parting ways with Gurley before he ever actually played a game on his four-year, $57.5 million extension. The decision to give him an early extension helped keep the peace at the time, but it came back to burn the Rams less than two years later. Gurley will become an unrestricted free agent, while the Rams are left with Malcolm Brown and Darrell…read more

    Published: Thu, Mar 19 at 12:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could be traded

    Gurley is believed to be on the trading block, Lindsay Jones of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Gurley is entering the first season of a four-year, $57.5 million extension, with a complex contract structure that gives him strong protection through 2021. It's easy to see why the cap-strapped Rams want to trade him away after a disappointing 2019 campaign, but it isn't so easy to figure out which teams might be willing to take him. The Rams have Malcolm Brown, Darrell Henderson (ankle) and John Kelly on the depth chart behind Gurley.

    Published: Thu, Mar 19 at 8:33am by Rotowire.com
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  • Could have reps managed

    Coach Sean McVay isn't sure if Gurley will have his reps managed again in 2020, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

    Analysis: For all the discussion about his problematic left knee, Gurley missed just one game in 2019 while averaging 52.5 snaps and 17 touches per contest, losing practice reps rather than game reps. Of course, he dropped to 3.8 yards per carry and 4.2 per target, with his lack of explosiveness and poor blocking in front of him both contributing to the lackluster efficiency. Gurley's contract should keep him safe on the Rams' roster for at least one more season, but that doesn't necessarily mean he'll…read more

    Published: Tue, Feb 25 at 1:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts 89 scrimmage yards

    Gurley ran for 68 yards on 20 carries and hauled in both of his targets for 21 receiving yards during Sunday's 31-24 win against the Cardinals.

    Analysis: In comparison to Gurley's 2017 and 2018 seasons in which he averaged 1,962 scrimmage yards and 20 touchdowns per year, 2019 will go down in fantasy annals as a disappointing campaign for the two-time All-Pro. Though his usage rate was cut by 19.4 percent in relation to his 2018 workload, Gurley still compiled 1,064 scrimmage yards and 14 total touchdowns -- an output that would be considered a career year for many NFL running backs. Malcolm Brown's three-yard TD run during the second quarter…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 5:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Pair of touchdowns in Week 16 loss

    Gurley rushed 15 times for 48 yards and two touchdowns and failed to come up with either of his two targets in the Rams' 34-31 loss to the 49ers on Saturday.

    Analysis: Gurley averaged a pedestrian 3.2 yards per carry, but his second straight multi-touchdown effort rewarded fantasy managers who deployed him in their title games. The Pro Bowl running back has just 68 yards to show for 26 carries over the last pair of contests, and unless he can rattle off at least 211 rushing yards at the expense of the Cardinals in Week 17, he'll endure his first sub-1,000-yard season since 2016.

    Published: Sat, Dec 21 at 8:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Two TDs in rough loss

    Gurley carried the ball 11 times for 20 yards and a touchdown and caught three of seven targets for 18 yards and a second TD in Sunday's 44-21 loss to the Cowboys. He also ran for a two-point conversion.

    Analysis: The Rams' offensive line was overwhelmed for most of the game, leaving Gurley with little room to operate, but he still found the end zone in the second and fourth quarters to put together a strong performance at a crucial time for those with fantasy shares in him. The running back has scored four TDs in the last three games, but he remains 259 rushing yards away from his third straight 1,000-yard campaign, a milestone he'll try to reach over the final two games of 2019.

    Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 6:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Eclipses 20 carries

    Gurley rushed 23 times for 79 yards and a touchdown, adding 34 receiving yards on four receptions in Sunday's 28-12 win over Seattle.

    Analysis: The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that Gurley would finally have the reigns taken off and be treated like the "bell cow that he is" prior to Sunday's contest, and the Rams held up their end of the bargain by giving their best offensive weapon 27 touches. It was just the second time this season that the 25-year-old received at least 20 carries and just the third time he touched the ball a minimum of 20 times in a single game. The reduced workload appeared to be premeditated after the…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 9:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely to get 'bell cow' treatment

    The Rams plan to treat Gurley "like the bell cow that he is" over their final four games of the season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: After Gurley's arthritic left knee cost him some game action late in 2018 and limited his effectiveness in the postseason, the Rams have deliberately managed his snaps and touch count carefully for most of the season. The Rams have been ramping up Gurley's workload in recent weeks, however, as he's logged his two highest touch totals of the season (28 in Week 11 and 20 in Week 13) and has been productive while doing so. Citing the Rams' internal practice metrics for tracking players' speed,…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 6:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • Turns back clock

    Gurley rushed the ball 19 times for 95 yards and a touchdown in the team's Week 13 win over the Cardinals. He also added one reception for 20 yards.

    Analysis: Gurley lacked explosive rushes -- his longest run went for 11 yards -- but he consistently gained chunks of seven and eight yards. As a result, he surpassed 100 total yards from scrimmage for the second time in his past three games after reaching that mark just once in his first eight contests. Despite that positivity, the Rams are still monitoring Gurley's workload, as he did not receive a carry after the conclusion of the team's first drive in the fourth quarter. That usage was likely…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 6:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Season low in scrimmage yards

    Gurley rushed six times for 22 yards and caught all three of his targets for minus-three yards in Monday night's 45-6 loss to the Ravens.

    Analysis: Gurley entered Monday coming off a season-high 28 touches, but after the Rams fell behind early, the game script worked against him. In the end, Los Angeles passed 37 times and ran it just nine, but Gurley struggled to make an impact even when he got the ball. In what had already been a disappointing season to date, his 19 scrimmage yards marked a low point. Of course, the Rams' offense was slowed in general, but both it and Gurley will still aim for big improvements in Week 13 versus the…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 25 at 8:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Unleashed for 25 carries

    Gurley rushed 25 times for 97 yards and a touchdown while catching three passes for 36 yards in Sunday's 17-7 win over Chicago.

    Analysis: Gurley has seemingly been held back all year in terms of usage, but was unleashed for a season-high 28 touches (previous high of 19) in a tight contest. Perhaps the Rams' underwhelming 5-4 record forced coach Sean McVay to lean on his best offensive weapon after it appeared that he was trying to conserve his star back in order to avoid another postseason breakdown like we saw in 2018. The 25-year-old proved that he can handle a heavy workload and post an elite stat line, and perhaps this game…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 9:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Low volume in Sunday's loss

    Gurley carried the ball 12 times for 73 yards and failed to catch any of his four targets in Sunday's 17-12 loss to the Steelers.

    Analysis: While he had success when he did get the ball, Gurley once again had his workload limited, particularly in the second half after Rams center Brian Allen (knee) left the game. Meanwhile, Malcolm Brown and Darrell Henderson combined for nine carries, managing only 14 rushing yards between them. Gurley has yet to see 20 touches in a game this season, and that may not change next week when the Rams host a Bears squad trying to stay in the playoff picture.

    Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 7:25pm by Rotowire.com
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